Israeli Defense Forces

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Membership

18 years of age for compulsory (Jews, Druzes) and voluntary (Christians, Muslims, Circassians) military service; both sexes are obligated to military service; conscript service obligation - 36 months for enlisted men, 21 months for enlisted women, 48 months for officers; reserve obligation to age 41-51 (men), 24 (women) (2008) [1]

Doctrine

The IDF is very much a reserve-oriented military, with fairly small standing forces but the ability to mobilize large reserves within 48 hours. It is part of a broader national security structure, including a very capable military manufacturing sector.